FAQs & Sustainability

​​Here at Earth & Sea Salts, we are passionate about nutritious food, saving resources, taking care of people and fostering healthy human connections that make this world a better place for ALL living things

Sea Salt Blends - Culinary

DO I NEED TO REFRIGERATE EARTH & SEA SALTS?The sea salt in these culinary blends naturally preserves the other ingredients, so they can be left out on the shelf. However, refrigerating them does preserve the aroma of the fresh herbs and garlic in the four wet blends (Original, Greek, Southwest and Thai Chili). If you use them infrequently, we definitely recommend keeping the wet blends in the fridge.

WHY ARE EARTH & SEA SALTS WET?EARTH & SEA SALTS are made with unprocessed, coarse sea salt that is still moist from the ocean, only being dried by the sun and wind. Also, depending on the blend, lemon or lime juice is added to enhance the flavor profile. This makes EARTH & SEA SALTS exceptionally good as meat rubs!

ARE EARTH & SEA SALTS CERTIFIED ORGANIC?As of yet, the USDA does not recognize salt as an item that can be certified as organic as it contains no carbon compounds. Because EARTH & SEA SALTS are over 95% salt, the product as a whole cannot be certified organic. However, the USDA does allow the word “organic” to be used for ingredients that are certified organic. These ingredients are designated this way on the EARTH & SEA SALTS labels.

CAN I USE A SALT GRINDER TO MAKE EARTH & SEA SALTS A FINER GRIND?We don’t recommend using a salt grinder with these blends because of the moisture content. A mortar and pestle are the right tools if you are looking for a finer grind for EARTH & SEA SALTS.

SUSTAINABILITY

...creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.

Why choose earth & sea salts?

WHY IS UNPROCESSED SEA SALT BENEFICIAL TO YOUR HEALTH?Unprocessed sea salt benefits include many positive effects on the body. The composition of our blood plasma, lymphatic fluid and extra-cellular fluid all mirror the chemical balance of the ocean water that it comes from. The human body uses the minerals and trace elements in sea salt to create electrolytes and maintain the “internal oceans” which are vital to the proper functioning of every system in the body. Unprocessed sea salt benefits are well-established at this point in time.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COARSE SEA SALT AND TABLE SALT?Table salts are mined from the earth with bulldozers and heavy machinery which can result in a negative environmental impact. The salt is then iodized, bleached and diluted with chemical anti-caking agents. My coarse sea salt is harvested and handled in a natural way. Ocean water is channeled through a series of clay-lined ponds. The wind and sun then evaporate the ocean water, leaving a mineral-rich brine. Salt farmers gather the brine with wooden tools, allowing salt crystals to form. This is essentially the same method as used by the ancient Celts over 2,000 years ago. This gentle method of gathering the salt preserves the integrity of healthy minerals and trace elements naturally found in the salt.